In April 2024, four Ontario school boards initiated legal actions against social media giants, alleging that the companies’ platforms have contributed to a range of mental health challenges among their students. They are seeking $4.5 billion in total damages.
What kind of outcomes can we expect from these lawsuits? Can they lead to meaningful change? Do social media companies really hold a duty of care to the school boards? What can we learn from similar efforts elsewhere to protect kids?
This event will be hosted by the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University and the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University.